Pics of my GT (gold saum)

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nomadofthehills

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Here he is, my pride and joy, got him at about .5" inch from the petsmart where I work, the dominant fish of 15 other babies. I bought him in july, and was growing out in a 15L. Unfort, my dorm only allows a ten, so hes in there with the female con until may when he goes in a 55.

He is extremely aggesive, and will attack the glass all day, with or without food in his mouth. He gets fed krill, crickets, superworms, and omega one shrimp pellets, OO algae discs, and OO shrimp pellets. Huge water changes ever 5-7 days, sometimes an extra one each week. Has never been sick, and is about 5 inches without the tail.

Filtration is an emperor 240.

Here he is earlier in the year, im thinking october or so.

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Now:

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Kill count includes 6 tiger barbs, 12 cardinal tetras, a firemouth, and a male con, all before he hit 2".
 
Nice GT, good coloration and finnage. He'll be a real beauty when he grows up. Just make sure to upgrade his tiny tank as soon as possible.
 
Agreed. A looker like this guy deserves a large tank. Nice fish. :D
 
Thanks! This just goes to show clean water and good food are what encourage growth, regardless of tank size. Of course I don't like him in a 10g, but even in the smaller confines, he has grown and developed nice colors and a tall, but not disproportionate body. I can't wait to see him in the 55 :D

He is about 5inches to the end of the caudual peduncle, 6.5 with the tail.
 
Looks very nice, excellent colour. Post more picture when you put him in the larger tank.
 
striking looking terror.. and very nice pictures..
 
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